A truck carrying 150 explosive drones, long-range missiles, and anti-tank missiles was intercepted at the Syria-Iraq border crossing, according to a report. The shipment was reportedly destined for Hezbollah. The Syrian army's action prevented the weapons from reaching the terror group.
The Syrian army thwarted a significant weapons smuggling operation at the Syria-Iraq border, intercepting a truck carrying 150 explosive drones, long-range missiles, and anti-tank missiles, according to a security source. The truck was reportedly en route to the Syrian city of Baniyas.
The story unfolded in a series of reports beginning at 11:13 Jerusalem on Thursday. Initial reports indicated a foiled smuggling from Iraq to Hezbollah. The Syrian Interior Ministry then confirmed the interception of a vehicle carrying dozens of explosive drones, anti-tank missiles, and rockets, and notably labeled Hezbollah a 'terrorist militia'. Subsequent reports from Syrian state media and Israeli outlets specified the shipment contained 150 explosive drones, long-range missiles, and anti-tank missiles. Additional footage later revealed the shipment included approximately 100 FPV suicide drones and anti-tank warheads, along with fiber-optic coils for assembly into more lethal drones.
The Zioneer has previously reported on Hezbollah's drone capabilities, including the capture of a drone factory in south Lebanon and ongoing efforts to disrupt arms smuggling to the group.
The Syrian army has not officially commented on the operation. The smuggling route and the ultimate destination of the weapons (Baniyas) are based on reports.
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